In an exciting moment during the ongoing IND vs AUS Brisbane Test, India’s wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant achieved another big milestone. The dynamic player completed his 150th dismissal in Test cricket, marking a big feat in his young career.
The moment came on Day 2 of the Brisbane Test, where Pant reached this milestone when he caught Usman Khawaja off Jasprit Bumrah’s bowling. The dismissal came in the 16.1 over, with Bumrah delivering a perfect ball that Khawaja nicked, allowing Pant to take a simple catch behind the stumps.
Pant already in the list of top players now
At just 26 years old, Pant has already etched his name among India’s top wicketkeepers in Test cricket. His tally of 150 dismissals includes 135 catches and 15 stumpings from 41 matches. This impressive record puts him fourth on the list of Indian wicketkeepers with the most dismissals in Tests.
MS Dhoni on top
While Pant’s achievement is commendable, he still has a long way to go to catch up with Indian legends. MS Dhoni leads the chart with 294 dismissals, followed by Rahul Dravid with 209 and Syed Kirmani with 198. However, Pant’s dismissals-per-innings ratio of 1.875 is the highest among Indian keepers, showcasing his efficiency behind the stumps.
Indians with most number of catches in Test cricket
| Player (Full Name) | Matches | Dismissals | Catches | Stumpings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS Dhoni | 90 | 294 | 256 | 38 |
| Rahul Dravid | 163 | 209 | 209 | 0 |
| Syed Kirmani | 88 | 198 | 160 | 38 |
| Rishabh Pant | 41 | 150 | 135 | 15 |
| VVS Laxman | 134 | 135 | 135 | 0 |
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